NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Chicago Fire – FBI Agent Background Actors

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking men and women to portray FBI agents in an upcoming Chicago production. These paid, non-speaking background roles are ideal for talent who can deliver a polished, professional law enforcement look and perform naturally in a scripted television environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI agent in a professional television scene
• Perform natural background action while maintaining a professional appearance
• Follow direction from the production and background teams
• Attend a required wardrobe fitting
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–60s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Professional appearance suitable for portraying an FBI agent
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Must be available for the required wardrobe fitting and filming

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours
• $40 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting

Chicago Fire – Trendy Bar Scene Extras

Job Description

A popular television drama is seeking hip, trendy, and stylish men and women to work as background actors in an upcoming bar scene filming in Chicago. This paid extras casting call is looking for talent who can bring an authentic, fashionable, and energetic atmosphere to the scene. These are non-speaking background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray bar patrons in a lively television scene
• Perform natural background action as directed
• Help create an authentic and energetic bar environment
• Follow instructions from the production and background teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–40s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Hip, trendy, and stylish appearance
• Must be local to Chicago, the suburbs, or surrounding states bordering Illinois
• Comfortable working as a non-speaking background actor

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time and a half after 8 hours

“Chicago Fire” – Featured Firefighter Background Actor

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a Latino male actor for a featured, non-speaking firefighter role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a clean-cut, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a firefighter and work comfortably in a featured background capacity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter in a featured non-speaking role
• Maintain a professional and authentic firefighter presence on camera
• Follow blocking and direction from the production team
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
• Work professionally alongside principal cast, crew, and background performers

Requirements

• Latino male talent
• Ages 30–49
• Must be clean-shaven
• Must have short hair
• Must be able to convincingly portray a professional firefighter
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

“Chicago Fire” – Molly’s Bar Background Actors

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking male and female background actors for a Molly’s Bar scene filming in the Chicago area. Casting is looking for a diverse group of performers who can naturally portray bar patrons and help create an authentic, lively atmosphere for the hit television series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a patron in Molly’s Bar background scenes
• Participate in natural conversations and social interactions on camera
• React naturally to the action taking place in the scene
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Male and female talent
• Ages 20–40
• Open to all ethnicities
• Must be comfortable portraying a bar patron
• Must not have worked on the same episode on previous or upcoming filming dates
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• Paid non-speaking background role

“Chicago Fire” Featured FBI Interrogator

Job Description

“Chicago Fire” is seeking a male background actor to portray an FBI interrogator in a featured, non-speaking role filming in the Chicago area. The production is looking for talent with a polished, professional appearance who can convincingly portray a federal law enforcement officer on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an FBI interrogator in a featured non-speaking scene
• Maintain a professional and authoritative presence on camera
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Attend a wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain character and continuity throughout multiple takes
• Work professionally alongside cast, crew, and other performers

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 30–49
• Must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Must be able to portray a professional FBI interrogator
• Must be comfortable wearing professional business attire
• Must be available for a wardrobe fitting
• Must be a local hire in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or eligible nearby areas

Compensation

• $165 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half pay after 8 hours

Newborn Babies – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking newborn babies for upcoming scenes in its fifth episode. The casting call is open to both twins and single newborns who can portray infants on camera. Families local to the Chicago area are encouraged to consider this paid background opportunity, with appropriate on-set care provided for participating babies.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a newborn baby in television scenes
• Participate in brief, age-appropriate filming under production supervision
• Work with guardians and the on-set baby nurse throughout production
• Follow all production procedures established for infant performers

Requirements

• Newborn girls or boys
• Seeking Latino/Latina or Caucasian newborns
• Both twins and single newborns are being considered
• Must weigh 10 lbs. or less
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Parent or legal guardian must accompany the newborn as required by production

Compensation

• $200 for two hours

Firefighter Candidates – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking male and female background actors to portray firefighter candidates in a classroom scene. Selected performers will help create an authentic firefighter training environment while appearing in non-speaking roles. Talent should have a professional, natural appearance and be comfortable following direction on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a firefighter candidate during a classroom scene
• Perform natural background actions appropriate to a firefighter training environment
• Follow blocking and direction provided by the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background actors

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 20s–30s
• Open to all ethnicities
• Male talent must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Must be comfortable performing in a non-speaking extra role
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Must be available for the full filming schedule

Compensation

• $136.40 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours

Military Veterans – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking men and women with real military experience for non-speaking background roles. Selected participants will bring their training, discipline, and experience to scenes requiring an authentic military or law enforcement presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background actor in television production scenes
• Use military experience to bring authenticity to assigned roles
• Follow blocking, movement, and performance instructions from the production team
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background talent
• Be prepared for afternoon call times and overnight filming

Requirements

• Men and women with real military experience
• Must be comfortable with non-speaking background work
• Men must have short hair and be clean-shaven
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Must be available for one or more required overnight shoots
• Ability to follow production and safety instructions

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• Additional $25 special ability bump

Real CPD Officers – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television series is casting real CPD officers for non-speaking background work in upcoming law enforcement scenes. Experienced officers are needed to add realism and professional authenticity to the production while portraying police personnel on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scripted television scenes
• Use real-world law enforcement knowledge to support an authentic performance
• Complete background actions according to production direction
• Cooperate with cast, crew, and fellow background performers
• Remain available throughout scheduled overnight filming

Requirements

• Real CPD experience required
• Open to male and female talent
• Must be comfortable appearing in a non-speaking role
• Men must be clean-shaven and have short hair
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Must be available for one or more required filming nights

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• Additional $25 special ability bump

Real SWAT Officers – TV Background Actors

Job Description

A television production is seeking real SWAT professionals to appear in non-speaking background roles. Selected talent will use their authentic law enforcement experience to help create realistic tactical scenes for the production. This opportunity is ideal for experienced SWAT personnel who are comfortable working overnight filming hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a SWAT officer in television scenes
• Bring authentic tactical and law enforcement experience to the role
• Perform realistic background actions under production direction
• Follow all on-set instructions and safety procedures
• Maintain professionalism throughout extended and overnight filming

Requirements

• Real SWAT experience required
• Men and women are encouraged to apply
• Must be comfortable working overnight shoots
• Men must be clean-shaven with short hair
• Must be local to Chicago, surrounding suburbs, or nearby Illinois border states
• Must be available for one or more required filming nights
• This is a non-speaking background role

Compensation

• $206 for 8 hours
• Time-and-a-half after 8 hours
• Additional $25 special ability bump